On Tuesday, January 19th the Chamber celebrated the inaugural meeting of the 2016 Boardof Directors, under the direction of Jason Becker of BDO Canada LLP as Chair of the Board.

As Chair, his focus is on the impact our 127 year-old member-driven organization can haveon the business community. “We need to challenge ourselves; in all discussions we needto ask - How does this strengthen our business community?” says Becker. “We need to​be intentional about everything we do.”

Appointees:Mayor Daryl Bennett, representing the City of PeterboroughKarl Moher, Douro-Dummer Township Deputy Mayor, representing the County of PeterboroughTheresa Foley, representing Women’s Business NetworkSteven Brackenridge, representing the Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture

The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy. This includes providing representation on numerous committees, conducting surveys, issuing discussion papers and developing policy positions on issues of significance to our members.-30-For further information contact:Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist E-mail: sandra@peterboroughchamber.caGreater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Phone: (705) 748-9771 ext.215